Exam Flashcards by Rylee Cohoon

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Define cystocele

A

hernia of the urinary bladder

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Define nephrolithotomy

A

insicion into the kidney to remove a stone

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Define ureteroplasty

A

surgical repair of the ureter

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Define nephrolithiasis

A

condition of kidney stones

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Define nocturia

A

frequent urination at night

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Define polyuria

A

frequent urination

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Define hematuria

A

blood in the urine

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Define uremia

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high levels of urea in the blood

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Define cystoscopy

A

visual exam of the urinary bladder

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Define colporrhaphy

A

surgical suture of the vagina

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Define culdocentesis

A

insicion into the culde sac to remove fluid

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Define episiotomy

A

incision into the perineum

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Define gynecomastia

A

enlargement of the breast in males

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Define gynecology

A

study of women

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Define amenorrhea

A

without menstruation

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Define hystectomy

A

excision of the urterus

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Define mastectomy

A

excision of the breast

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Define menorrhagia

A

excessive blood during menstruation

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Define oophorectomy

A

excision of the ovary

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Define cryptorchidism

A

condition where testicles fail to descend

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Define epididymitis

A

inflammation of the epididymus

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Define hydrocele

A

hernia filled with fluid

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Define orchiectomy

A

excision of the testis

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Define prostatectomy

A

excisio of the prostate gland

Define orchiopexy

fixation of the testis

Define hyperkalemia

high amounts of potassium in the blood

Define myxedema

swelling with mucus under the skin

Define endocrinology

study of treating disorders of the endocrine system

Define thyrotoxicosis

condition caused by over activity of the thyroid gland and excessive production of the thyroid hormone

Define polydipsia

much thirst

Define polyphagia

much eatting